The Nebraska Department of Transportation is participating in National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 20 to 24 to promote safe driving in construction zones across the state. The national campaign, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and the American Traffic Safety Services Association, urges drivers to avoid distractions, reduce speed, and stay alert near road workers.
Christian Myers, a highway construction technician in District 1, emphasized the dangers workers face on highways and interstates where speeds are often 60 miles per hour or higher. "We rely on you so that we can make it home at night to see our families," he said.
Preliminary data shows 34 work zone crashes in Nebraska's highways and interstates in January and February of 2026. In 2025, there were 613 crashes including one fatality and 14 causing serious injuries.
NDOT Director Vicki Kramer said work zones are active sites with workers close to traffic. "Every crash in a work zone is preventable. We are asking all motorists to slow down, eliminate distractions, and stay alert so every worker and driver can make it home safely," she said.
The campaign’s theme this year is "Safe Actions Save Lives," highlighting the importance of responsible driving near construction zones.
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